Once In A While
The Roland Kirk Quartet Lyrics
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One little thought to me
Though someone else may be
Nearer your heart?
Once in a while will you dream
Of the moments I shared with you
Moments before we two
In love's smoldering ember
One spark may remain
If love still can remember
That spark may burn again
I know that I'll be contented
With yesterday's memory
Knowing you think of me
Once in a while
In love's smoldering ember
One spark may remain
If love still can remember
The spark may burn again
I know that I'll be contented
With yesterday's memory
Knowing you think of me
Once in a while
The Roland Kirk Quartet's song "Once In A While" is a love ballad that speaks to the sadness and resignation in a love that has faded away. The song asks the person of interest two questions: will they occasionally think of the singer despite being with someone else, and will they ever dream of the times they shared together despite now being apart. The lyrics convey a sense of hoping for a chance to rekindle a long gone love, but also accepting that it may never come to pass.
Throughout the song, there are references to love's embers and sparks, which symbolize the lasting legacy of the love that was. The lyrics suggest that even if the love has faded away, there is a small chance it could be rekindled. The song also touches on the idea of being content with the memory of what was, even if it can never be again.
Overall, "Once In A While" is a poignant and melancholy ode to the power of love and the bittersweet nature of a love lost. It speaks to the emotions that people experience in the aftermath of a breakup or the end of a relationship, and the possibility of holding onto the past while still trying to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a while will you try to give
Do you ever consider giving me a little thought or attention?
One little thought to me
Even a single thought means a lot to me amidst all the people you might care about more.
Though someone else may be
I understand that there might be others who occupy more space in your heart.
Nearer your heart?
Where do I stand in the list of people who are closer to your heart? Could I possibly mean something to you?
Once in a while will you dream
Do you ever find yourself dreaming about the moments that we once shared?
Of the moments I shared with you
Those beautiful moments we had together, do they ever cross your mind?
Moments before we two
I'm talking about the moments we had shared before we drifted apart.
Drifted apart?
Do you acknowledge that our relationship has gone through some distance and turmoil?
In love's smoldering ember
This is about the last remaining embers of love that we may have shared.
One spark may remain
There is still hope that we can rekindle the spark that we lost, even if it is just a faint one.
If love still can remember
If we still have love left to share, this could be enough to start things afresh.
That spark may burn again
There's a possibility that with love, that initial spark we had when we met could be reignited.
I know that I'll be contented
Even if we can't rekindle the spark between us, I'll still be happy with the memories we once shared together.
With yesterday's memory
These memories of our past are what I hold onto for solace and happiness.
Knowing you think of me
Even just knowing that I cross your mind sometimes is enough to make me happy.
Once in a while
I don't need your attention all the time, just once in a while, to know that you still carry me in your heart.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BUD GREEN, MICHAEL EDWARDS
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